Casa de la Ermita Dulce Tinto Monastrell

Brand: Casa de la Ermita Dulce Tinto

Varieties: . Monastrell

Type: Sweet Red Wine

Elaboration: The vineyards are over 60 years old, the yield on each vine is never over 400 grams, which confers character to the wine together with a fleshiness and an almost tactile structure. A wine made from over-ripe grapes and sun-dried. Fermented at low temperature to retain the own characteristics of the fruit, left to mature in oak barrels during a period of 3 months

Tasting Notes

Colour:Purple red well-covered, almost opaque
Nose:A development of good touches of wild, extremely ripe fruits, with touches of spices and sweetness
Taste: It shows a good harmony, developing well with wild fruits purée. Tasty, kind, persistent and with an adequate tannin,  which counteracts the sweetness, which is not excessive.
Serving temperature: 7 8 degrees centigrade
Format: 0.50 litres
Gastronomy: Desserts containing red or dark fruits and chocolates. Blue cheeses. (Roquefort or Cabrales)

Mentions and Awards
Bronze Medal, « The Monastrell Kingdom Awards 2001» Spain
Silver Medal, « The Monastrell Kingdom Awards 2003» Spain
Silver Medal, « The Monastrell Kingdom Awards 2005» Spain
Bronze Medal, « The Monastrell Kingdom Awards 2006» Spain
Silver  Medal, D.O. Jumilla Quality Competition 2006 - Spain
89/100 points, Robert Parker - Wine Advocate, Febrero 2007, USA